Dr.'s dietary sheet for after surgery. Is this similar to what your dr. gave you?
No. Not in any way.
But then I can't even see which surgery you are having and that makes a difference. Anyway, what others have is irrelevant. We are non-medically qualified strangers on the Internet. Your doctor isn't.
Just stick to your plan, work with your doctor and I am sending you my best wishes!
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
This is the plan the Dr. gave me for VSG and RNY. I am leaning toward VSG. The week before surgery: • Clear Liquids ONLY : Water, Tea, Broth, Sugar-Free Jell-O, Sugar-Free Popsicles • Protein shakes (low fat, low carb), at least 50 grams of protein supplement daily • Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery After surgery: ALWAYS DRINK AT LEAST 60 OUNCES OF WATER EVERY DAY First 7 days after Surgery - Bariatric CLEAR LIQUID diet: • Water, Decaffeinated Tea, Broth, Sugar-Free Jell-O, Sugar-Free Popsicles ONLY • Protein shakes (low fat, low carb), at least 50 grams of protein supplement daily • DO NOT take Bariatric vitamins Day 8 and 9 - Bariatric FULL LIQUID diet: • Same as Bariatric Clear Liquid diet plus add Cream Soups (low fat, low carb, no solids), plain yogurt (low fat, low carb), thin Cottage Cheese (low fat) ONLY • Protein shakes (low fat, low carb), at least 50 grams of protein supplement daily • Start Vitamins Starting day 10 - Bariatric SOFT PROTEIN diet: • Chicken, Turkey (moist white meat only), chicken or turkey deli meats or lunch meats, lean ground chicken or turkey, canned chicken • Fish (light, flaky), water-packed Tuna, Beans (refried, kidney, navy, pinto, Lima, black, red, garbanzo, soybeans, great northern, chick peas, black-eyed peas) • Eggs, Soft Cheese (low fat), Cottage Cheese (low fat), plain Yogurt (low fat, low carb), Cream of Wheat or thin Oatmeal (no sugar, brown sugar, honey, or milk) and Tofu ONLY • Protein supplement (low fat, low carb), 50 grams daily ; drink throughout the day • Small amounts of light / low fat Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, Soy sauce, dried herbs, spices, Olive oil or Canola oil or artificial sweeteners • Eat these foods ONLY! Do not eats foods not on this list Starting One Month after Surgery - Bariatric REGULAR DIET: • Same as Bariatric Soft Proteins plus add fruits without skins or peels and soft well-cooked vegetables ONLY • Protein supplement (low fat, low carb), 50 grams daily ; drink throughout the day • Starting 2 months after surgery, add raw vegetables and may use small amounts of low fat, low carb salad dressing • At 3 months after surgery, you may have regular coffee Keys to Long-Term Success: • Avoid candy, sweets, desserts, cookies, ice cream • Avoid liquid calories: soda pop, fruit or vegetable juice, milk, alcohol • Minimize starches: potatoes, pasta, rice, bread and rolls • Avoid processed snack foods (chips or crackers) and fast foods • Steak and pork are often difficult to eat. Try only lean ground beef. Avoid ham and bacon • Always check the calorie content of all packaged foods
Actually, isn't there a problem for you? You posted, if I remember correctiy, that you are currently almost vegetarian and plan to become vegan. You said your surgeon supported that. Can he give you a more appropriate plan? Apart from anything else, meeting protein needs from non-meat sources requires higher volumes of food so you are going to have to eat more often to get the balance as quantities at each meal will be so small.
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
What he said was that he tells me what to eat for three months and then I can make my own choices and that vegetarian/vegan would be complimentary to the surgery. He didn't offer anything else. To be honest, he was not that interested in me at all or anything I asked. He seemed put off by questions telling me to Google things and to read his website. I was very unnerved by that, and the fact he would barely make eye contact. He was more interested in putting information into his laptop than he was in developing a rapport with me. I'm going to see if my insurance will pay for another initial consultation with a different surgeon.
Highest weight 208 in 2008 ** VSG 11/27/15 weight 193 ** Current weight 128 ** Goal weight range 100 -110 ** Height - 4'11" ** Age - 49
You have to have total trust in the man/woman who is going to stick knives into you!! So may be a good idea to see another surgeon!
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Finding a new surgeon seems wise. And, if you do, I recommend sending this one a letter to explain why.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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on 3/7/15 10:24 am
To be honest, a vegetarian lifestyle is hard enough post op. A vegan lifestyle is not complimentry to post op life. I would seek a surgeon. Sounds like he is just saying what you want to hear instead of being truthful.
"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue." --- Dorothy Parker
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My insurance will pay for another initial consultation with another practice as long as my PCP will refer me to them. This time I am picking a practice with three doctors; they have several classes that I need to attend- 3 pre-surgery and 1 post surgery, and an active support group. Ironically, when I asked Dr. Ignored My Concerns about a support group he said there was one at the hospital where he performs the surgeries. When I looked into it I found there's a bariatric physicians group that the support group is through. I'm going to check them out and then ask my PCP for a referral if I think they will be a good fit. Today I called the office of the first surgeon I met with and told his office staff I would not be coming back. If I end up super happy with the group he inadvertently referred me to I just might send him a thank you card. 
Highest weight 208 in 2008 ** VSG 11/27/15 weight 193 ** Current weight 128 ** Goal weight range 100 -110 ** Height - 4'11" ** Age - 49
